Commonly used powers Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is section 54 PACE 1984?
A
Power to search on arrival to custody.
Must have authorisation from custody sergeant.
MTIPS searches must be conducted in private, x2 same sex officers present, permission from supervisor.
2
Q
What is section 32 of PACE?
A
Post arrest search.
- PERSON - if you have a belief they have something
Danger to anyone
Implement to escape
Evidence of offence
Following an offence for a indictable offence….
- PREMESIS -
Where the suspect was at the time of the arrest or immediately before.
3
Q
What is Section 17 of PACE?
A
Allows an officer to enter any premises to search for a person.
- Save life and limb
- Prevent serious damage to property
- To arrest, or recapture a person.
4
Q
What is section 23 of the Drugs and misuse act?
(Criminal Law - section 3)
A
If a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect a person is in possession of a controlled substance they can:
- search and detain a person, vehicle or vessel.
- seize and detain any evidence of offence.
